Tuesday, March 23, 2010

DeKalb brothers indicted on eavesdropping charges | Daily Chronicle

Remember—If you are pulled over by the police—the police can record you but you cannot record the policeman (without permission).

Two DeKalb brothers were indicted Monday on felony and misdemeanor eavesdropping charges for reportedly recording police officers on a November traffic stop.

In Illinois, it is illegal to make a recording of an oral conversation without the consent of all parties. There are exceptions, including uniformed police officers using recording devices like squad car-mounted cameras in the course of their duties.

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